Master of Science in Applied Data Science
Utrecht University
Key Information
Campus location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,209 / per year **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* Non-EU/EEA students: 1 April
** EU/EEA, Surinam or Swiss students; €20,750: International students
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Introduction
Do you want to know
- How you can predict the effectiveness of different medical treatments?
- How you can use social media data to detect the emergence of extremist behavior?
- How you can predict environmental conditions using camera data?
- How, as a media producer, you can find out the wants and needs of your viewers, so you can tailor your content to them?
If you’re interested in questions like these, the Applied Data Science Master’s program at Utrecht University might be it for you!
Similarities in Data Challenges Across Different Fields
The amount of data in the world has grown dramatically over the past few years and continues to do so. With this, there is a growing need to effectively and safely put this data to use. As opposed to fundamental research into data science, the field of Applied Data Science is unique in that it recognizes similarities in data challenges across different fields. In this Master’s program, we’ll examine the optimal ways to utilize those data. In the process, we’ll look at how to turn old data into new data and use it to solve problems within a variety of domains.
One-Year Fast-Paced Academic Master's Program
In this one-year fast-paced academic Master’s program, you’ll learn how to apply data science techniques in four different focus domains. This knowledge will be combined with your own domain-specific knowledge to create considerable added value.
Curriculum
Multiple Focus Domains
The Applied Data Science master’s program at Utrecht University covers four focus domains:
- Health Science
- GeoScience
- Social and Behavioural Science
- Media Studies
You will receive a broad education covering at least two of these domains, to learn about domain-specific challenges and which challenges are similar across fields. Your study track can also be customized to suit your own individual interests.
Career Opportunities
This Master's program gives you a very good starting position in the labor market. There is a great demand for professionals who can analyze data, from various angles including governments, institutions, and industry. Whether your previous background is in psychology or computer science, this Master’s program will give you the appropriate tools for a career in data science.
A short survey of data science vacancies in early 2019 brought up over 4.000 vacancies (source: indeed.nl, using search terms ‘data science’ and ‘data scientist’.)
Please note that Applied Data Science is a one-year master’s program with an applied focus and not a two-year research master’s program. Therefore, it does not optimally prepare students for a Ph.D.